Anxiety Reduction Exercises: Over Energy Correction and Butterfly Hug

Often, when we feel overwhelmed by anxiety, we are unable to focus or calm ourselves down in the moment. Two easy techniques that can be done quickly are "Over Energy Correction" and the "Butterfly Hug." See instructions below for both:

Over Energy Correction:

Find a comfortable chair to sit in

Cross your left ankle over your right ankle

Extend your arms in front of your body, thumbs down, palms out

Cross your right hand over your left hand and interlace your fingers

Roll your hands up to your chest and tuck them under your chin

Place your tongue against the roof of your mouth, just behind the center ridge